10 Ways To Master Your Grooming Routine

The Simplest Ways To Become A Grooming God

Grooming can be a complicated area to figure out. There are so many conflicting ideas, mantras and recommendations that it’s easy for men to get confused. Thankfully, Cetaphil® has introduced a new line made specifically for men that will make the ritual of grooming that much easier. But now that you have the tools, do you know what to do with them? Fear not, because Cetaphil® Men and AskMen have put together the 10 essential ways to become the king of your morning grooming routine and never feel gross again.

Wear Your Favorite Cologne Right

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Forget spraying it on your wrists and rubbing them together — that’s what experts refer to as “bruising” the scent. Instead, hydrate your skin first, spray a few spritzes, then walk through the mist. Fragrance lasts longest on hydrated, moisturized skin.

Moisturize Every Day

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There’s a myth going around that oily skin doesn’t need lotion. But the truth is that every part of your body needs daily moisture, just as long as it's the appropriate kind. If your skin runs somewhere between normal to oily (like most men), enlist a lightweight moisturizer like Cetaphil Men 3-in-1 Daily Lotion. And as a bonus, you can use this to hydrate your face as well.

Don’t Forget To Brush

When it comes to dental care, the key is brushing smarter, not harder. So ditch your manual toothbrush and invest in a sonic version. Many of them feature timers to keep you on track — since many dentists recommend brushing your teeth for two full minutes — with replaceable heads, and different settings depending on your preferences such as whitening, sensitivity and gum care.

Wash Your Face

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Some people believe that jumping in the shower is the same thing as washing your face, but they're wrong. There's still a possibility that your skin will still be oily and dirty after a shower, so you need to dedicate time and effort to just cleaning your face. Cetaphil Men Daily Face Wash is the perfect solution to your face washing problem as it's clinically proven to deep clean skin and remove dirt and excess oil, and preps it for a shave, all without drying out your skin.

Wash Your Hair Every Other Day

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Or even less if you have curly or coarse hair. While lathering away in the shower might feel nice, it can strip away necessary oils in the scalp, rendering it dry, tight and uncomfortable. Plus, most pro hairstylists agree that men’s hair looks better and is easier to style with a bit of natural “weight.”

Don’t Forget Your Extremities

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Women pay a lot more attention to your hands (and feet, if you’re getting intimate) than you know, so treat those hard-working parts with extra care. If you’re not down with getting professional manicures and pedicures, then take care of business at home. Keep your tips and toes healthy-looking with a dab of Cetaphil Men Extreme Healing Lotion, created expressly for the thirstiest skin.

Shave In The Shower

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Wait a few minutes before taking the blade to your skin, so the warm water and steam can open up your pores and soften your scruff. Another pro tip? Only shave with the growth of your hair, never against, and resist the urge to shave over an area more than once or twice — unless you’re cool with painful ingrowns, bumps and razor burn, but we know you're not.

Wipe On, Wipe Off

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If you haven’t tried face wipes yet, now’s the time. Cetaphil Men Daily Face Cloths come to the rescue in lots of sticky situations, like after the gym or during a long flight. And like with all of the best men’s grooming essentials, once you start using them, you’ll wonder how you went so long without them.

Exfoliate

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And we suggest you do it two to three times weekly. Exfoliating removes dead skin cells — which can make your complexion look dull — and helps reduce the appearance of large pores, and encourages anything you put on your face after (like a serum or moisturizer) to penetrate faster and deeper. When you do scrub, use gentle circular motions and stay away from your eyes and lips, where skin is especially thin and fragile.

Wear Sunscreen

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Do it every day, no matter the season. Sun damage can cause wrinkles, dark spots, dryness, or worse, skin cancer but Daily Face Lotion with Broad Spectrum SPF 15 from Cetaphil Men along with other sun protection measures makes daily protection and hydration a breeze. Plus, the oil-free formula absorbs in a flash, leaving no greasy residue behind.